VU

Terminalia tetraptera

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Terminalia tetraptera faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its West African range. Logging activities target this valuable timber species for its durable wood, leading to population declines in accessible forest areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This West African tree species inhabits tropical dry forests and woodland savannas, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 1,000 meters. It thrives in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, often forming part of the canopy in gallery forests along seasonal watercourses.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Terminalia apetala

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Unknown
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Combretum ndjoleense

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CR

Terminalia luteola

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Terminalia tetraptera classified as Vulnerable?
Terminalia tetraptera is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Terminalia tetraptera faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its West African range. Logging activities target this valuable timber species for its durable wood, leading to population declines in accessible forest areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Terminalia tetraptera live?
Terminalia tetraptera occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Terminalia tetraptera?
The main threats to Terminalia tetraptera are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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